Water Resource Project Manager

Job Description

This position will be filled as a “Water Resource Administrator I – III”

Full Salary Ranges

Water Resource Administrator I: $ 61,500 - $ 83,100 Annually

Water Resource Administrator II: $ 72,900 - $102,100 Annually

Water Resource Administrator III: $ 80,200 - $112,300 Annually

Anticipated Hiring Ranges

Water Resource Administrator I: $ 61,500 - $ 72,300 Annually

Water Resource Administrator II: $ 72,900 - $ 87,500 Annually

Water Resource Administrator III: $ 80,200 - $ 96,250 Annually

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

This position is benefit eligible. Please view our benefits guide here .

Job Summary

The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Resource Project Manager to join the Water Resource Planning group within the Water Resources Division of the Water and Sewer Department. The Water Resources Division includes four groups; Water Resource Operations, Source Water Supply, Non-Potable Operations and Water Resource Planning. Water Resource Operations manages and protects Greeley’s water portfolio through water rights accounting, litigation support, and water acquisition. Source Water Supply maintains six high mountain reservoirs year-round and coordinates closely with Greeley’s Water Treatment plants and Water Resource Operations group to ensure an adequate and appropriate raw water supply. Non-Potable Operations maintains the distribution of raw water to parks, open spaces, and lessees in and around Greeley.

The Water Resource Planning group provides strategic support for the long-term supply and sustainability of the City’s water resources while also managing the City’s watershed health program. Long-term planning is guided by the 2023 Integrated Water Resource Plan, which provides direction for projects like the Terry Ranch/State Land Board drilling program and the Retiming Storage Investigation. Greeley’s involvement in post fire recovery since the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire has fostered successful partnerships with local and regional partners, resulting in ongoing and planned watershed health projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and/or contribute to multi-disciplinary projects including low-tech, process-based restoration, river and watershed health plans, long-range water supply planning, and aquifer storage and recovery. As part of a small team, you will work closely with the Water Resource Planning Manager, the Source Water Supply Manager, and Water Resource Operations group on projects within Greeley and throughout the City’s source watersheds and aquifers in Northern Colorado.

Your day-to-day work will be highly variable. In the summer you may have frequent travel throughout the Poudre River watershed to facilitate the implementation of watershed health projects. Throughout the year you will participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences with local and regional partners to represent Greeley’s interest in various projects and plans. You may serve on the board of a local watershed coalition. You will occasionally present information to Greeley’s Water and Sewer Board at monthly meetings in Greeley. You will be responsible for grant applications, budget tracking, consultant management, and relationship development, among other responsibilities.

Strong project management skills are vital to be successful in this role. The ideal candidate would be a driven, solutions-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects with diverse stakeholder groups.

This position will be filled at either the Water Resource Administrator I, II or III level based on qualifications. This is a hybrid position; the selected candidate will have the ability to commute to downtown Greeley and access field and in-person meeting locations throughout Northern Colorado.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Requirements:

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hydrology, Engineering, Watershed Science, Geography, Water Resources, or other related field,
• Two (2) years of experience in water resources planning and administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Level II

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hydrology, Engineering, Watershed Science, Geography, Water Resources, or other related field,
• Four (4) years of experience in water resources planning and administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Level III

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hydrology, Engineering, Watershed Science, Geography, Water Resources, or other related field,
• Seven (7) years of experience in water resources planning and administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience,
  
  

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority,
  
  

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred

• Master of Science in related field,
• Three (3) years of experience or knowledge in natural resources management, forest and watershed health,
• Two (2) years of experience with independent project management,
• One (1) year of experience with water rights and/or river or forest restoration in the Poudre and Big Thompson River Basins,
• One (1) year of experience with overseeing water well drilling projects in Colorado,
• One (1) year of experience managing consultants,
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of surface water hydrology, watershed science and hydrogeology,
• Knowledge of Western US water law, water rights and administration, and water court decrees,
• Project management skills, including the ability to organize data and materials, solve problems, negotiate with others to reach a common objective, communicate information and changes, adapt to shifting priorities, manage conflict, and meet deadlines,
• Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for internal staff, external partners, or program challenges,
• Ability to establish relationships through interpersonal skills and collaboration with internal staff and external partners,
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and accurately into accessible, audience-specific materials,
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages,
• Ability to prepare reports, briefings, and presentations in a variety of formats (e.g. verbal, written, visual, etc.),
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions,
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness,
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly,
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, including reliability and punctuality, a positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed,,
• Ability to be cognizant of and address details,
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
• Ability to code in R, Python, or similar,
• Ability to learn database programming and utilization (Access, SQL, or similar),
• Ability to supervise and manage construction projects,
• Ability to read blueprints and legal agreements,
• Ability to travel to and work in hazardous mountain conditions,
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities,
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed,
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects,
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments,
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Manage projects in coordination with internal staff and outside partners and/or consultants,
• Provide field oversight during project implementation,
• Manage project budgets,
• Apply for, track, and meet reporting requirements for multiple grants,
• Build and maintain relationships with local watershed coalitions, state and federal land managers and funding partners,
• Communicate complex concepts in writing and orally to team members, customers, elected and appointed officials, executive leadership, committees or other organizations,
• Organize and delegate assignments to team members,
• Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities,
• Attend meetings and conferences,
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures,
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Travel: May travel in the field up to 30% during peak field season. No out of state travel required unless you attend conferences.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Time is split between office and frequent field work for oversight on projects in the high mountains with travel over rough terrain,
• May need to access remote work locations in the mountains and reservoirs,
• Frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While this position requires minimal physical effort, visits to field sites is necessary to oversee projects,
• May occasionally lift and carry light objects,
• Ability to walk long distances (>400 feet), sometimes at a steep angle,
• Walking and/or standing as needed,
• Extended periods of time spent at a fixed workstation,
• Communication skills sufficient to convey information via telephone and in person,
• Vision sufficient to interpret computer screens and documents to complete work assignments,
• Hearing sufficiently to record minutes of meeting and perform routine office tasks,
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments,
• Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time,
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach project sites,
• Vision enough to read maps, layouts, water court decrees, flow reports, spreadsheet documents and other visual aids,
• Manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and equipment,
• Hearing and speech enough to communicate effectively with consultants, agencies, water user stakeholders, developers, etc.,
• Mobility enough to access water resource measurements in rough terrain such as farm/fields/ditch banks.
  
  

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

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